“We have a very distinctive approach when it comes to our beer,” said general manager Matt Cornelius. “Leslie is a perfect fit for us with her passion for cooking and creating new beer recipes. I’m very excited to taste the new brews she comes up with.”

Inspired by her love for creating inventive meals, Shore began making her own beer in 2009 with a home brew kit purchased from Booth’s Brewing in Brandon, Fla. Her interests matured into a career when she took on a position with Booth’s before opening ESB Brewing as Head Brewer. Shore also loves travel, rooting for her favorite soccer team, the Tampa Bay Rowdies, and tasting craft beers with her husband, a self-described beer nerd.

Darwin Brewing Co. produces year-round and limited release beers that are now available across South Florida as well as in their taproom in Bradenton.

More about Darwin Brewing Co.:

Born out of Darwin’s on 4th gastropub in Sarasota, Fla., Darwin Brewing Co. opened in May 2014. The brewery produces unique, high-quality lagers and ales inspired by the flavor profiles of South America’s Amazonian and Andean regions. Year-round beers include:

Darwin Brewing Co. also provides four seasonal beers and various limited release throughout the year. Draft beer is distributed in select markets in Florida — currently Sarasota/Bradenton, St. Petersburg and Tampa — with plans for a canning line in 2015.